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CANCER
June 21 to July 23
The Guardian

Ruling planet: Moon
Element: Water sensitive, intuitive, deep feelings
Mode: Cardinal energetic, initiating, active
Symbol: The Crab
Birthstone: Pearl
Color: Silver

  Cancers are one of only two signs (Cancer and Leo) who can actually see their sign ruler every day or night. As a Cancer you have a powerful connection to your ruler the moon and may be particularly sensitive to the new and full lunar phases. As the moon circles the earth, it looks like the face of the "man in the moon" is watching over us. And just as the moon watches over us, you also have a special destiny in caring about and looking after the people, animals and other forms of life on this planet.
            Cancers are the guardians of the zodiac.  To guard, to guide, and to protect is a unique kind of leadership role that is not simply a matter of standing up in front of everybody to be the center of attention.  Your leadership has a personal and heart-felt focus because of your extraordinary emotional attunement to others.  Being sensitive to people’s needs, you have a natural desire to make life more comfortable for others.  You bring a personal touch to all that you do.  You are like a guardian angel.
             Since Cancer is the sign that is associated with the family, you feel loyal and responsible for those you think of as family.  You may have these feelings for members of your own family and, for example, spend extra time with your little sister or call your grandfather once a week.  You might think of your friends or even a neighbor’s children as family.  Seeking emotional connections, you love having something to care for whether it is a pet or a stray cat in need of food and shelter.
            Whether it is your family, your community, or your country, you identify strongly with others in your environment.  You care deeply about other people and there is little you would not do for them.  The Fourteenth Dalai Lama, a Cancer and the exiled leader of Tibet, looks after the spiritual life of “his people.”  Cancer Nelson Mandela, after emerging from 27 years of imprisonment, felt a calling to lead his country in healing the wounds of the past.  This kind of personal focus and ability to embrace others as family is one of your special gifts.
            In astrology, the moon rules the public’s moods and feelings.  Research suggests that the moon’s effect on the tides correlates with people’s emotions.  Just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, others see themselves in you.  Cancer Princess Diana captivated people everywhere.  People related to her sensitivity, empathy, and deep caring for others.  Cancer Bill Cosby’s television show about family life was popular.  The appeal of Cancer Tom Hanks is his  “every man” demeanor.  He seems like he could be a member of your own family.

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Drawing from the lives of current and historical people, Lucky Stars illustrates the themes and characteristics unique to each Sun sign. The gifts, talents, and strengths as well as the difficulties associated with each sign are outlined. Activities that promote confidence and strategies for overcoming behaviors that decrease confidence are provided. Lucky Stars addresses all of the important areas of life including friendships, home life, career, and spirituality. A relationship section contains a Compatibility Guide, which matches up each sign with every other sign delineating both the areas of ease and difficulty with every combination. Each sign’s chapter ends with 10 special tips for creating a successful life.